North African Hedgehog

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.

🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Family

Erinaceidae

Genus

Atelerix

Species

Atelerix algirus (North African Hedgehog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Erizo Moruno

French Hérisson d'Algérie

German Algerischer Igel

Similar Species in Atelerix

Four-toed Hedgehog

Atelerix albiventris

Least Concern

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Somali Hedgehog

Atelerix sclateri

Least Concern

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Southern African Hedgehog

Atelerix frontalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of North African Hedgehog?

The scientific name of North African Hedgehog is Atelerix algirus. It belongs to the genus Atelerix.

What is the conservation status of North African Hedgehog?

North African Hedgehog (Atelerix algirus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does North African Hedgehog live?

North African Hedgehog is found in Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.. Countries include France, Malta, Spain.

What family does North African Hedgehog belong to?

North African Hedgehog (Atelerix algirus) belongs to the genus Atelerix, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is North African Hedgehog endangered?

No, North African Hedgehog (Atelerix algirus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does North African Hedgehog belong to?

North African Hedgehog (Atelerix algirus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of North African Hedgehog?

The closest relatives of North African Hedgehog in the genus Atelerix include Four-toed Hedgehog, Somali Hedgehog, Southern African Hedgehog.